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GETTYSBURG, Pa. — Sunbury Press has released Keystone Tombstones: The Battle of Gettysburg by Joe Farrell, Joe Farley and Lawrence Knorr.This special volume highlights those individuals buried in Pennsylvania who contributed to the battle.

About the Book:
Biographies of famous people buried in Pennsylvabia who participated in the Battle of Gettysburg are the focus of this localized edition of Keystone Tombstones. Farrell and Farley have combed Pennsylvania to bring you the most entertaining tales about interesting people buried in Pennsylvania. Included in this volume:

About the Book:
Biographies of famous people buried in the Philadelphia Region are the focus of this first localized edition of the Keystone Tombstones. Farrell and Farley have combed the Philadelphia area to bring you the most entertaining tales about interesting people buried in Pennsylvania. Included in this volume:

About the Book:
Biographies of famous people buried in the Susquehanna Valley are the focus of this localized edition of the Keystone Tombstones. Farrell and Farley have combed Central Pennsylvania to bring you the most entertaining tales about interesting people buried in Pennsylvania. Included in this volume:

About the Book:
Biographies of famous people buried in the Antracite Region are the focus of this localized edition of the Keystone Tombstones. Farrell and Farley have combed the Coal Region to bring you the most entertaining tales about interesting people buried in Pennsylvania. Included in this volume:

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — Sunbury Press has released The Best of Keystone Tombstones, Joe Farrell and Joe Farley’s hardcover finale, comprised of the most interesting and impactful individuals pulled from their five volumes.

About the Book:
Joe Farrell and Joe Farley have combed the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for interesting biographies of noteworthy people buried in the Keystone State. This volume is the culmination of the best of the stories found in Volumes 1, 2, 3, The Civil War, and Sports. Subjects run the gamut from politicians to serial killers to movie stars to war heros to labor leaders to musicians to sports figures, etc. Included in this volume:

HERSHEY, Pa. — Sunbury Press has released the bestsellers list for March, 2015. Heather Paterno’s art-filled tribute to Hershey, H Is for Hershey, took the top spot, followed by Joe Farrell and Joe Farley’s soon-to-be-released The Best of Keystone Tombstones.The Fossils of Blackberry Hill, by Kenneth Gass, claimed the third spot.

SUNBURY PRESS – Bestsellers for March, 2015 (by Revenue)

Rank

Last Month

Title

Author

Category

1

New

H Is for Hershey

Heather Paterno

Childrens

2

New

The Best of Keystone Tombstones

Farrell and Farley

Biography

3

New

The Fossils of Blackberry Hill

Kenneth Gass

Paleontology

4

13

OneWay

McClellan and Marks

Visionary Fiction

5

New

Rising Sun Descending

Wade Fowler

Thriller Fiction

6

4

The Closer

Alan Mindell

Literary Fiction

7

8

The Death Machine

Charles Godfrey

Historical Fiction

8

17

The Complete Story of the Worldwide Invasion of the Orange Orbs

Terry Ray

Paranormal

9

27

The Sign of the Eagle

Jess Steven Hughes

Historical Fiction

10

—

Emeralds of the Alhambra

John Cressler

Historical Fiction

11

—

Dead of Autumn

Sherry Knowlton

Thriller Fiction

12

—

Winter of the Metal People

Dennis Herrick

Historical Fiction

13

New

Charlie Caw

Paul Argentini

YA Fiction

14

New

Blood Moon

S J Vermillion

Thriller Fiction

15

—

The Trevorton, Mahanoy, and Susquehanna Railroad …

Steve Troutman

History

16

15

Call Sign Dracula

Joe Fair

War Memoir

17

16

Shadows in the Shining City

John Cressler

Historical Fiction

18

21

Pit Bulls

Anthony Julian

History

19

—

Dinorific Poetry 3

Mike & Ethan Sgrignoli

Childrens

20

—

Dinorific Poetry 2

Mike & Ethan Sgrignoli

Childrens

21

—

Dinorific Poetry 1

Mike & Ethan Sgrignoli

Childrens

22

5

Head Over Wheels

Ken Mercurio

Medical Memoir

23

New

Capital Murder

Chris Papst

Investigation

24

19

Jesus the Phoenician

Karim El Koussa

Religious History

25

—

The Wolf of Britannia, Part I

Jess Steven Hughes

Historical Fiction

26

26

Amelia Earhart: The Truth at Last

Mike Campbell

History

27

6

The Devil’s Grasp

Pisano and Koscienski

Dark Fantasy

28

New

Keystone Tombstones Pittsburgh Region

Farrell and Farley

Biography

29

20

The Bronze Dagger

Marie Sontag

YA Fiction

30

—

That Night at Surigao

M Ernest Marshall

History

Sunbury Press had its best month ever in March, and its best quarter ever. Sales for the quarter were up over 60% from last year, and 44% from March of last year. Hardcover books continue to outpace all formats, taking a 42% share for the quarter. EBooks have now slipped to less than 4% of sales. Trade paperbacks remain steady.

Heather Paterno’s H Is for Hershey grabbed the top spot thanks to advance sales for her appearance at the Hershey-Derry Historical Society. Joe Farrell and Joe Farley’s The Best of Keystone Tombstones grabbed 2nd place due to advance sales for their upcoming book release party. The duo’s Pittsburgh Region book placed 28th from author activity. The Fossils of Blackberry Hill by Kenneth Gass is another hardcover book in the top three thanks to advance sales. Robin and Deborah McClellan’s OneWay surged to #4 thanks to the author’s event at the Sunbury Press store. Wade Fowler’s Rising Sun Descending grabbed the 5th spot as he prepped for his appearances. Alan Mindell’s The Closer slipped a bit to #6, but continues to sell steadily. Charles Godfrey’s recent release The Death Machine inched up to #7 thanks to author acitivities. Terry Ray’s Invasion of the Orange Orbs ratcheted up to #8 this month thanks to sales at the MUFON ArcStar bookstore. The Sign of the Eagle, the long-running bestseller from Jess Steven Hughes listed at #9, and the first volume of its prequel, The Wolf of Britannia Volume 1, made the list at #25. John Cressler’s Emeralds of the Alhambra returned to the rankings at #10 along with it’s sequel Shadows in the Shining City (at #17). Sherry Knowlton’s Dead of Autumn grabbed #11. Dennis Herrick’s steadily-selling Winter of the Metal People was at #12. Paul Argentini’s young adult novel Charlie Caw grabbed lucky #13 thanks to advance sales. Blood Moon by S J Vermillion was #14 due to online sales upon release of the novel. Steve Troutman’s The Trevorton, Mahanoy and Susquehanna Railroad was back on the list at #15 because of author appearances. Joe Fair’s Call Sign Dracula inched down a bit to #16, but is still popular among Vietnam vets. Anthony Julian’s Pit Bulls continues to sell steadily at #18. Mike & Ethan Sgrignoli’s Dinorific Poetry Volumes 1, 2, and 3 took consecutive spots #19, 20, and 21 thanks to author activities. Ken Mercurio’s Head Over Wheels held on at #22, still supported by cycling enthusiasts. Investigative reporter Chris Papst’s debut expose Capital Murder ranked #23 after it’s upcoming release was announced. Karim El Koussa’s Jesus the Phoenician maintained a spot in the ranking thanks to Easter sales of the hardcover edition. Mike Campbell’s Amelia Earhart: The Truth at Last remained at #26 due to continued interest in the search for the lost aviatrix. Chris Pisano and Brian Koscienski’s The Devil’s Grasp slipped to #27 following convention exposure. Marie Sontag’s The Bronze Dagger held on to #29 thanks to online sales. That Night at Surigao by M. Ernest Marshall rounded out the top 30.

About the Book:
Biographies of famous people buried in the Pittsburgh Region are the focus of this localized edition of the Keystone Tombstones. Farrell and Farley have combed the Pittsburgh area to bring you the most entertaining tales about interesting people buried in Pennsylvania. Included in this volume: